Section 7July 31, 1990, Sec./Art. 7

Functions, Powers and Duties of the Board. – In addition to the powers vested in the Board under the other sections of this Act, the Board shall have the following functions, powers and duties:

(a) To define and approve the programs, plans, policies, procedures and guidelines of the Authority for the development and operation of the airports;

(b) To appoint the General Manager of the Authority who shall be the chief executive officer of the Authority;

(c) To approve the Authority's organizational and administrative structure, staffing pattern, operating and capital expenditures, and financial budgets, upon recommendation of the General Manager, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations;

(d) To approve salary rangers, benefits and other terms and conditions of service for all officers and employees of the Authority, upon recommendation of the General Manager, which shall, as far as possible, be competitive with those offered in the private sector, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations;

(e) To fix the rate dues, charges, fees or assessments for the use of airport premises, works, appliances, facilities, concessions, services and other fees and charges related to the activities of the airports, upon recommendation of the General Manager; and

(f) Generally, to exercise all the functions and powers necessary or incidental to attain the purposes and objectives of this Act.